RONIN
an original screenplay by
J.D. Zeik
DRAFT: May 20, 1997
A BLOOD RED SCREEN - A JAPANESE DRUM starts to play, softly,
but tinged with a desperate edge, growing louder, joined by
other DRUMS as a BLACK LEGEND scrolls up: In feudal Japan,
the warrior class of Samurai were sworn to protect their
liege lords with their lives. Those Samurai whose liege was
killed suffered a great shame, and they
Beauty and the Beast
NARRATOR: Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a
shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired,
the prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind. But then, one
winters night, an old beggar woman came to the castle and
offered him a single rose in return for shelter from the bitter
cold. Repulsed by her haggard appearance, the prince sneered a
Love! Valour! Compassion! Script
I
I love my house.
Everybody does.
It was built in
and still has most
of the original roof.
The wallpaper in the dining room
is original, too.
So is a lot of the woodwork.
Youd have to be a fool
to change it.
I hope you appreciate detail.
The marble fireplace
is hand-carved.
The main stairs have
a very gentle rise.
Everyone comments how easy
it is to climb them.
SISTER ACT
by Paul Rudnick
July 19, 199l
Page 1.
SISTER ACT
FADE IN:
INT. ST. ANNES ACADEMY - AKRON, OHIO - CLASSROOM
We are in a parochial school classroom, in the late
Sixties. The children all wear uniforms and sit at little
desks. SISTER IMMACULATA stands at the front of the room;
she is a middle-aged nun, very severe. The children are
all terrified of her.
SISTER IMMACULATA
Who can name all
An old Chinese man, GRANDFATHER, going through a beautiful Tai Zhi Quan form. It is very peaceful and graceful. The form ends with a palm strike towards camera, blacking out the frame. (for possible INTERCUT use)
INT. SUPERFIGHT ARENA - NIGHT
Spotlights cut through the murky darkness while rock music PULSES. The sound of the crowd, barely visible in the darkness, is a RUMBLE in the dark, not unli
Bring It On Script
Im sexy, I?? cute
I?? popular to boot
Im bitchin, great hair
The boys all love to stare
Im wanted, I?? hot
I?? everything youre not
Im pretty, I?? cool
I dominate this school
Who am l, just guess
Guys wanna touch my chest
Im rockin, I smile
And many think I?? vile
Im flyin, I jump
You can look but
dont you hump, whoo
Im major, I roar
I swear I?? not a whore
We cheer and we lead
Blackness. Then a hint of green becomes EARTH. It lies across an expanse of space. Richly colored. Fertile.
A GIGANTIC ASTEROID cuts into frame, Burning into EARTHS ATMOSPHERE and striking down in the currant area of Guzumel, Mexico.
Voice : An impact equivalent to ten thousand nuclear weapons detonating simultaneously.
A HUGE DINOSAUR FOOT steps down hard and is VAPORIZED with a deafening ROAR.
Madonna: Truth Or Dare Script
I think Im in a state of shock.
I know the tours over, but its--
Last week in Spain, I really felt like I was gonna have a nervous breakdown.
I couldnt take the crowds, do the shows. It was too hot.
Everything was getting to me. And I thought...
I think Im getting ready for the depression for when the tours over.
But I really didnt feel emotional last night.
I know e
BOOGIE NIGHTS
by
Paul Thomas Anderson
1 EXT. HOT TRAXX NIGHTCLUB - NIGHT
CAMERA holds on this PACKED disco on Van Nuys Blvd.
TITLE CARD: "San Fernando Valley, 1977"
A CADILLAC SEVILLE pulls up to the valet area and CAMERA (STEADICAM) moves
across the street, towards the car, landing close;
From the Seville steps, JACK HORNER (50s) and AMBER WAVES (early 30s).
CAMERA follows them (this is one cont
One Fine Day Script
DAVID LETTERMAN
Heres what it is. I heard that my, my
son David Jr., you met Dave Jr. on the
last -- This is great news. I heard now,
I was notified Sunday that David Jr.
will be tried as a juvenile for grand
theft auto.
VOICE
Dial 911.
SAMMY
Mommy. Mom?
MELANIE
Hmm?
SAMMY
Im really thirsty, Mommy.
MELANIE
Okay.
MELANIE
Okay? Okay, sweetie. Mmm. Good night.
SAMMY
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